Repello is not just another in a long line of ineffective rat repellents. It was developed by Professor Örjan Johansson at Luleå University of Technology - and evaluated by researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU).
In controlled tests, using cameras installed in properties, researchers were able to follow the rats' behaviour in real time. When Repello was activated, the rats first stopped - then panicked and left the area. In several of the trials, the sites remained rat-free for over two weeks, even when the sound was switched off.